Straight off our iPhone.
The exact bag that ships, covered corner to corner on our iPhone in the warehouse. No studio, no retouching — the leather, the hardware and the stitching as they arrive at your door.
That's the bag. The rest of this page is why it's built that way.
Smaller than a backpack. Bigger than a sling.
A 14-inch leather sling with room for an 11-inch iPad and four pockets. Wear it across your chest, or swing it round to your back.
— Will it fit?
An 11-inch iPad, and the rest of your day.
A 13-inch iPad or a laptop won't fit. For a laptop, the Messenger takes up to 17 inches.
Exact dimensions
Fits inside
11" iPad · Phone · Wallet · Keys · AirPods · Passport · Sunglasses
Six details. All on the bag you get.
Every detail below is on the Metro that ships. Check each one against our iPhone photos further up the page.
Push-lock clasp.
The front flap closes with a metal push-lock clasp. Antique brass on the brown, polished silver on the black. It keeps the small pocket under the flap shut and opens with one thumb.
Without: a magnetic snap can pop open when the bag gets knocked.
Metal push-lock
Leather strap, swivel hook.
A single flat leather strap, set with a metal buckle. At the base it clips to a D-ring with a swivel hook, so the strap turns with you instead of twisting.
Without: webbing straps fray at the edges and plastic buckles crack in the cold.
Leather + metal
Two front zips.
Two zips on the front. One opens the main compartment. The other opens the lower front pocket, so the small things stay out from under the tablet.
Without: one big pouch means digging past everything to find your keys.
Two-zone front
Riveted at the top.
The strap is stitched to the top of the bag and set with a metal rivet. It is not removable, so there is no clip up top to come loose.
Without: a clip-on strap at the top is one more part that can let go.
Stitched + riveted
Main zip compartment.
The main zip runs around the upper front of the body. Inside: 7.5 litres, lined in high-density polyester twill, with room for an 11-inch iPad.
Without: a sling too small for a tablet sends you back to a backpack.
7.5 L main
Back zip pocket.
A zip pocket runs across the back panel. With the bag on, it sits against your body. A good place for a passport or cards.
Without: an outside pocket is the easiest one for someone else to reach.
Back-panel zip
Where the Metro goes.
Six frames. The walk to work, the cafe table, the train, the gate, the market, the night out.
— Built for
Three days. One bag.
A commute, a flight and a market run. Here is what goes where.
Three details that separate Bellvari from the rest.
The Metro uses 2 mm full-grain leather. No PU, no bonded leather, no plastic hardware.
Full-Grain Leather
The strongest part of the hide, 2 mm thick. Brown is crazy-horse pull-up leather: it lightens where it creases and darkens where you touch it. Black has a pebbled grain that holds its colour. Never bonded, never PU.
Stitched Seams
Stitching runs along every panel edge and around the front flap. The strap is stitched and riveted at the top, where the weight of the bag hangs.
Metal Hardware
Antique brass on the brown. Polished silver on the black. Zip sliders, clasp, buckle, D-rings and swivel hook are all metal.
The leather tells the years.
Crazy Horse pull-up leather is meant to be worn. Lighter marks and changes in tone are part of its character, shaped by how you use and care for it.
New leather
Warm cognac with natural variation in tone and grain.
First wears
Scuffs and lighter pull-up marks can appear where the leather bends and is handled.
Broken in
With use, colour can deepen and creases become more visible.
Well travelled
Character shaped by handling, care and exposure. Every bag wears in its own way.
Illustrative leather aging. Colour and wear vary with use, care and exposure.
Black has a pebbled texture and a more uniform look. Wear can add creases and changes in sheen at contact points.
Before you choose
Look closely. Choose with confidence.
Start with what you carry.
Larger sling for tablet carry · 7.5 L
Four pockets
8 × 14 × 4.5 in (L × H × D) · 2.2 lb (1 kg) empty
Sized for an 11-inch iPad and essentials. Check fit with your case. A 13-inch iPad or laptop will not fit.
See the actual bag.
Inspect the warehouse photos on this page for the pockets, lining, hardware and stitching. Full-grain leather develops wear and patina with use.
Ask a product question →A warranty with clear terms.
Lifetime coverage for defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear, accidental damage and cosmetic aging are excluded.
Read the warranty →Guaranteed for life. Against defects.
Lifetime against manufacturing defects. If your Bellvari bag has a defect in materials or workmanship, contact support@bellvari.ca to arrange repair or replacement under the lifetime warranty. This does not cover normal wear, misuse, accidental damage, or cosmetic aging of the leather.
Questions, answered straight.
What are the dimensions?
14 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep (36 × 20 × 11 cm). It holds 7.5 liters and weighs 2.2 lb (1 kg) empty.
Will my iPad fit?
The Metro’s specification lists an 11-inch iPad in the main compartment. Screen size is a guide; actual fit depends on the iPad model and any case. Listed bag dimensions are exterior measurements.
For help checking a particular model, email support@bellvari.ca with the device and case dimensions before ordering. For laptop carry, the Messenger has a padded sleeve with a specified capacity of up to 17 inches; check device and case dimensions there too.
How many pockets does it have?
Four. On the front: the main zip compartment, a lower zip pocket, and a small pocket under the clasp flap. On the back: one zip pocket that sits against your body.
Is the strap removable?
No. It is stitched and riveted at the top and clips to a D-ring at the base with a swivel hook. It adjusts with a metal buckle.
Can I wear it on either shoulder?
Yes. There is a D-ring at both bottom corners. Clip the strap to either one to wear it over your left or right shoulder.
Is this a men's bag?
No. It is unisex. The strap adjusts, and it is worn across the chest or on the back.
What is the difference between brown and black?
Brown is crazy-horse pull-up leather with antique-brass hardware. It shows scratches and darkens with use. Black is pebbled full-grain leather with polished-silver hardware. It stays closer to how it arrived.
What is it lined with?
High-density polyester twill.
Rain, snow and road salt: will it survive?
Yes, with a little care. No leather is waterproof. Wipe off salt and water the same day with a warm damp cloth, no soap. Condition it before winter and again in spring. Salt left to dry can leave white marks.
Can I take it on a plane?
It is a small bag at 14 × 8 × 4.5 inches, but airline limits vary. Check your airline before you fly.
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Manufacturing defects for as long as you own the bag: stitching, hardware and leather integrity. We repair it first, and replace it if a repair is not possible. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, accidental damage or cosmetic aging of the leather.
Shipping and returns?
Free standard US shipping. Orders usually dispatch in 1–2 business days, then arrive in about 5–10 business days. Import duty and any applicable taxes are added at checkout, so you see the full total before you pay.
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in their original condition and packaging. You cover return postage.
Personalized items cannot be returned or exchanged for a change of mind. Contact support@bellvari.ca if an item arrives damaged or the engraving differs from your confirmed design.
The Metro is a 14-inch full-grain leather sling with room for an 11-inch iPad, made in Canada by a Canadian-owned brand and covered for life against defects. Smaller than a backpack. Built to outlast one.
Buy once. Build the kit.
The Bellvari Metro Sling
Crazy Horse Brown
US$199.99 · Free care kit · Free shipping